Women of Color Social Justice Summit
The Summit will provide a platform for women of color, from all over Boston in various leadership roles and positions to come together as one. Our goal for this event is to develop strategic, actionable ways to build and maximize our economic and political power-for the betterment of ourselves, our families, our communities, and our future.
Saturday, June 30, 2018 from 10am-5pm
Where: Bruce C. Bolling Building, 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
More Info: For more information and to register visit https://winbostonsummit2018.eventbrite.com

Let Girls Learn at ABCD
A sexual health education program for any girl age 11-19 to learn about their body and development to empower their choices. Topics include: anatomy/physiology, HIV/STI, sexuality, consent, gender, unhealthy/healthy relationships, and how and where to access confidential services.
Saturdays 6/23 and 6/30, 9am-2pm - Must attend both sessions
Where: Black Box Theater at Codman Academy, 14 Epping Street, Dorchester, 02124
More info: RSVP to Irvienne at letgirlslearnabcd@gmail.com or 617-348-6263 or irvienne.goldson@bostonabcd.org. Snacks and lunch provided.

Yea! ABCD Youth Engaged in Action
YEA! Youth Engaged in Action is a three-week course offered to 150 income-eligible
middle-school youth. YEA builds on their ability to become young leaders through awareness,
advocacy and the opportunity to take action. Throughout the session, they will learn how
government works, how to take positive action on challenges that face our environment and
how financial wellness is important for themselves and their communities at large.
Summer Session: 7/16/2018 - 8/3/2018. All applications must be submitted to a participating neighborhood site by June 29th, 2018. The YEA! program will start on July 16th.
Where: There are nine participating ABCD neighborhood service centers across Boston. Sites can be found herehttps://bostonabcd.org/service/youth-engaged-in-action-yea/
More info: More info at https://bostonabcd.org/service/youth-engaged-in-action-yea/. Also contact Amber Dickerson at amber.dickerson@bostonabcd.org.

Summer Programs for Kids
Roxbury Community College is offering summer programs for kids. We have a 4-week Summer Arts Intensive program (ages 10-14) and two Summer STEM Weeks. Summer Arts features drama, theater, taiko drums, creative writing, and dance. STEM Week 1 (ages 7 - 10) features awesome chemistry and science experiments, coding, mini medical school, and creative writing. STEM Week 2 (ages 10 - 14) features LEGO Robotics, Money Matters, creative writing, and a STEM career panel. Limited spots - enroll today!

Summer Arts and STEM
Week 1 start July 9
Week 2 starts August 6
Where: Roxbury Community College - 1234 Columbus Ave, Roxbury, MA 02120 (STEM Weeks both take place on-campus; Summer Arts takes place up the hill from RCC at the UU Urban Ministry - 10 Putnam St, Roxbury.
More info: Visit http://www.rcc.mass.edu/life-long-learning/kids-to-college-programs or contact us at (857) 701-1605 or LHagen@rcc.mass.edu

Free Tennis Lessons at Almont Park
Free drop-in tennis lessons for kids, adults, and seniors. Equipment provided.
Saturdays starting June 2nd, 11am-12pm for ages 5-10, 12-2pm for kids and adults over age 11; Monday through Thursday evenings starting July 9th at 6pm for kids five and up.
Where: Almont Park, Almont Street, Mattapan, MA, 02126
More info: More information at www.franklinparktennis.org or 617-427-8900.

Franklin Park Tennis Association Summer Camp 2018
Summer camp with tennis, fitness, and fun, including arts and crafts, football, dance, soccer, swimming, and more.
Weekly sessions from June 27 through August 31
Where: Melnea Cass Complex, 120 Martin Luther King Blvd, Roxbury, MA, 02119
More info: More information available at http://www.franklinparktennis.org/fpta-summer-camp-2018/. Vouchers from Child Care Choices accepted, and minimal scholarships available.

Boston Neighborhood Bike Forum
A platform to elevate voices and experiences of people who bike in Boston's neighborhoods of color.
Saturday, June 23rd, 9:30am-3:00pm
Where: Boys & Girls Club of Roxbury, 115 Warren St, Roxbury, MA, 02119
More info: Free event, lunch and childcare will be provided. More info: www.bphc.org/BikeForum

Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series
30 free fitness classes every week in your neighborhood parks. Offerings include Yoga, Zumba, Afrobeat Bootcamp, Cardio Dance, Carnival Fit, Tai Chi, Walking Groups, Line Dancing, Salsa dancing and more!
June 4th - September 29. Times vary (see full schedule www.bphc.org/SummerFitness)
Where: City parks all over Boston
More info: www.bphc.org/SummerFitness

Nella Health Pilots 24/7 Pediatric Nursing Service
Nella Health is piloting a concierge nurse triage service just for Massachusetts residents to learn what you, the parent, love most. Completely free! Just use your phone to call, text, send pictures, and even video chat with Nella's expert nurses.
When & Where: Anytime, anywhere
More info: Find more information online at www.nellahealth.com and email info@nellahealth.com.

Paige Academy Summer Program
Summer enrichment programs for students ages 5-12. Students may select daily classes in African drumming and dance, art (pottery, painting, collages, and crafts), and music (singing, writing, and more.)
July 2nd-August 24th, Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:30PM
Where: 28 Highland Ave, Roxbury, MA 02119
More Info: The cost per session is $350 with a one-time registration fee of $50. For more information, please visit our website at: www.paigeacademy.org or contact our Administration and Finance Office at 617-445-6969.

Homes for Families Community Meeting
Monthly meeting engaging EA shelter providers, families, and others from the community with presentations and dialogues from a variety of groups including state agencies, researchers, community organizations and more. Email iwhitney@homesforfamilies.org to join the mailing list for details & presenters for each meeting.
The second Wednesday of each month from 11am to 1pm (with the exception of February and August).
Where: 14 Beacon St., Boston, MA: First floor conference room.
More Info: Please contact Ian Whitney at iwhitney@homesforfamilies.org for more information; RSVP is preferred but not required.

Community Entrepreneur Business Planning Sessions
Learn the nuts and bolts of starting your own business. Upon completion of the class, your business plan will be finished and you will have access to business resources to launch your business! First come first served, limited space available!
Every Wednesday starting March 14th, 6-9pm
Where: 150 American Legion Hwy Dorchester 02124
More Info: For more information, contact Alice Gomes or Arealus Pough at 617-533-8133.

Housing Search Workshop
This workshop offers information and answers about how to conduct a successful housing search, including learning how to communicate with housing authorities, agencies, and landlords.
First and third Wednesdays of each month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: 60 Temple Place, Floor 5, Boston, MA 02111
More Info: Call 617-338-6665 or visit the website http://bostoncil.org/contact/ for any questions

Immigration Consultants with Volunteer Attorneys
These consultations are on a first-come, first-served basis. Please call at least 1 week in advance for interpretations other than Spanish and/or disability accommodations.
The first and third Wednesdays of every month from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Boston City Hall, Room 806
More Info: Please call 617-635-2980 or visit Boston's City Calendar here.

Community Housing Clinic
The Office of Housing Stability's Community Housing Clinic is a tremendous resource for residents - tenants and landlords - to talk one-on-one with a housing professional about landlord-tenant laws, learn how to access affordable housing opportunities and discover housing resources available to landlords and tenants. Tenants can learn about their rights if their building is sold, their rents are rising or they're facing eviction. Landlords can get information on enforcing lease provisions, cost-effective resources to resolve disputes and programs to support home repairs and maintenance.
Every Thursday 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Department of Neighborhood Development, 26 Court Street Boston, MA 02108
More Info: Please call 617-635-4200 or email Lydia.edwards@boston.gov

$1 Friday Nights at Boston Children's Museum
Every Friday evening families can enjoy the entire Boston Children's Museum for $1. The museum includes an Art Studio, Construction Zone, and more.
Friday nights from 5:00 - 9:00 PM
Where: Boston Children's Museum, 308 Congress Street, Boston
More Info: Visit http://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/target-1-friday-nights-sponsored-target

tFree Bilingual Playgroupext
There is a free Jamaica Plain based playgroup in English and Spanish for children ages 1-5 years old. Each playgroup is 2 hours long, and parents should bring their children once a week. The playgroup takes place in a classroom setting and the goal is preparation for kindergarten. Each playgroup includes free play, circle time, snack time, and a gross motor/sensory activity. Parents are responsible for providing their own snacks. This is also an opportunity for parents to become familiar with Boston Public Schools and to meet other BPS parents. Open enrollment - register today.
Monday-Friday from either 9:30 - 11:30 AM, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:30 - 2:30 PM, or 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Where: Either the Mission Hill K-8 School, 20 Child Street, or the Early Learning Center West, 200 Heath Street in Jamaica Plain
More Info: Please contact Silvia at 617-821-3959 or at srodriguez4@bostonpublicschools.org

Get a Free Bicycle with CommonWheels' Earn-A-Bike Workshops
This winter, CommonWheels is hosting its second season of Earn-A-Bike program, in collaboration with Charlesview, Inc. This program is specifically designed for women in the Allston-Brighton area. This program is designed to give women who lack financial access to a bicycle an opportunity to learn bike mechanics and maintenance while fixing up a bicycle that they will keep at the end of the program. Participants will be taught skills such as how to fix a flat tire, how to fix brakes, and how to fix problems inside your bike. This program is free, but available spots are limited and participants must submit an application to be accepted into the program. We will have two sessions, with the first beginning in January.
Participants who attend at least 5 of the 6 sessions will earn: